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Anil Kumble turns 49: BCCI does a rewind, cricket stars tweet b'day greetings for their 'role model'

Gautam Gambhir termed Kumble the biggest match-winner for India.

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During the 2002 Antigua Test between India and West Indies, Anil Kumble bowled with a broken jaw.
Legendary bowler Anil Kumble turned 49 on Thursday, and his fans and colleagues from the field are pouring love for him on social media. On Twitter, thousands of greetings poured in for the former coach who till date is remembered as one of the greatest bowlers of all time.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on its official Twitter handle, wished the legend with a video rounding up his most-iconic moments on the field. During the 2002 Antigua Test between India and West Indies, Kumble bowled with a broken jaw. His courage and dedication to the game was hailed in the video. Even today, the legend's determination is remembered.




The International Cricket Council did not stay behind and posted a throwback picture of a happy Kumble on the pitch.



Cricketer-turned politician Gautam Gambhir termed Kumble the biggest match-winner for the country and thanked him for being an inspiration for the generations of cricketers to come.
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Gambhir's opening partner Sehwag won over fans with a birthday post for his senior. The former batsman called Kumble a 'terrific' role model and apologised for depriving the legend of his second century in The Oval Test against England in 2007.


Former cricketer Vinod Kambli, while sharing a picture with Kumble, cheered his friend for his 'never say never' attitude.

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Harbhajan Singh, too, tweeted a birthday greeting for his bowling partner and guru. VVS Laxman wished Kumble a great year ahead.


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Others who wished Kumble were Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammad Kaif and Suresh Raina.







Shastri, Chappell & Kumble: Colourful & Controversial Cricket Coaches Of Team India
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As the shortlisted names of the candidates for the top job of the men's team coach are out, Ravi Shastri as incumbent is again in the mix. Captain Virat Kohli made it clear before he left for West Indies that he would prefer Shastri. It is up to the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) led by Kapil Dev to pick the new coach. This is expected by this weekend or early next week.



As the wait is on, here are what a few former coaches have said and done that cast the limelight on them:

As the shortlisted names of the candidates for the top job of the men's team coach are out, Ravi Shastri as incumbent is again in the mix. Captain Virat Kohli made it clear before he left for West In..
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India's coach from 2017-2019, Ravi Shastri was the team director in 2015-16 as well. The former Indian captain has spoken too much and as a result faced a lot of criticism. In December last year, Shastri who let some inappropriate words out in Hindi during a post match interview. He was overjoyed with India's win in the first Test match against Australia in Adelaide and said, "Of course we will not let go but for a moment there, our b**ls were in the mouth." Social media was abuzz with a lot of criticism for the Indian coach using this language.
India's coach from 2017-2019, Ravi Shastri was the team director in 2015-16 as well. The former Indian captain has spoken too much and as a result faced a lot of criticism. In December last year, Sha..
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The Australian who was the coach of the Indian cricket team from 2005-2007 had his term clouded with numerous contention. One of them was his email to then BCCI President Ranbir Singh Mahendra. In the email, Greg Chappell wrote of Indian captain at that time, Sourav Ganguly being "prone to panic" which he claimed "affected the team morale". The email was sent soon after the Indian tour of Zimbabwe in 2005. He wrote that, Ganguly's "tinkering with the batting order was sending wrong signals to the players". The skipper's pacing around in the dressing room he claimed "pressurised other players". Chappell also accused the captain of faking injuries. He went on to suggest that Ganguly step down as captain and concentrate on his game. At the Eden Garden, Chappell even showed the fans the middle finger when they booed him for this decision later that year.
The Australian who was the coach of the Indian cricket team from 2005-2007 had his term clouded with numerous contention. One of them was his email to then BCCI President Ranbir Singh Mahendra. In th..
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The Zimbabwean was coach of the men's cricket team from 2011-2015 during which the team started to stagnate with lack of fresh ideas and bad composition. Duncan Fletcher was one who hardly spoke to the media. This gave a sense of lack of concern and seriousness. The poker face Fletcher often left the fans trying to read his body language for a sense of what to expect. He was known as the man with the shades because he was always seen with his sunglasses on.
The Zimbabwean was coach of the men's cricket team from 2011-2015 during which the team started to stagnate with lack of fresh ideas and bad composition. Duncan Fletcher was one who hardly spoke to t..
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The outspoken Indian spinner was India's first appointed coach from 1990-91. Bishen Singh Bedi was called the team's manager during his tenure in 1989-90 during their tour Down Under. After the team lost their match against Australia in the Rothmans Cup, Bedi had said, “The entire teams should be dumped into the Pacific.” He was very angry with the bad performance of the Mohammad Azharuddin-lead team that he made this comment.
The outspoken Indian spinner was India's first appointed coach from 1990-91. Bishen Singh Bedi was called the team's manager during his tenure in 1989-90 during their tour Down Under. After the team ..
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The former Indian spinner was coach of the national men's cricket team from 2016-17. Anil Kumble was appointed captain for a year but stepped down because of differences with captain, Virat Kohli. In his tweet, Kumble clearly explained his expectations as coach as he thanked the team and fans for their support during his tenure.
The former Indian spinner was coach of the national men's cricket team from 2016-17. Anil Kumble was appointed captain for a year but stepped down because of differences with captain, Virat Kohli. In..
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